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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
1
Hundreds of thousands attend the state funeral as officials and citizens honor the late emperor. Mourners gather across cities to pay silent tribute, with flags at half mast and national ceremonies planned in the capital.
In Tokio on September 13 General Count Maresuke Nogi and his wife reportedly committed suicide by seppuku after the emperor Matsuhito's funeral ceremonies. The event followed old Samurai custom, with Shinto rites tacitly sanctioning such acts among retainers. The funeral procession drew huge crowds in silent mourning as the coffin traveled toward Monoyama.
High officials walked with lighted candles as the casket was placed on the funeral car. The imperial sword rested on a small white tray atop the coffin. The ceremony blended century old rules with modern military display in a striking orient color scheme. Sorrow appeared on the faces of those paying respects to a ruler whose reign saw remarkable national progress.
In Cabin Creek Kanawha coal field 1 200 state guardsmen under martial law report stables of Ohley Coal company burned at Ohley at dawn. An attempt to burn the tipple followed while 25 soldiers repelled the attackers. In Paint Creek a mine warning letters warning employees of possible dynamiting were left overnight. Governor Glasscock's commission resumes inquiry.
Major Buell reports storms surrounding cities with a stable central strip in Southwest Texas. Equinoctial conditions imply abrupt changes. temperatures recently hit 100 degrees in the region while the northern part remains cool.
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures from St Louis to Washington. Conditions include cloudy and clear skies with winds ranging from north to southwest. Low temperatures in the last 24 hours span from 54 to 64 degrees, with rain expected in some midwestern areas.
The statement that the AP leased wire into San Antonio is carried in whole or part by any paper other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and without factual basis.
The United States braces for intervention in Santo Domingo to protect lives and property as a new revival of revolution threatens foreign interests. Gunboats Wheeling Tacoma Des Moines Petrel with marines and crews prepare, awaiting developments before dispatch.
The Senate campaign expenditures committee signals it will probe Taft 1908 fund contributions by ambassadors if Representative A Mitchell Palmer requests the inquiry. Palmer aims to examine the resignation of James Jayne Hill as ambassador to Germany. Names include Larz Anderson 25000 Whitelaw Reid 10000 Robert Bacon 5000 Richard Kerens 10000 Myron Herrick 50000.
Aransas Pass reports 3000 bales of cotton for export, elevating it to the fifth largest cotton port in the United States for the day. Texas City slips further behind as Aransas Pass grows in prominence since its emergence as a sea port.
The Lieut presents a rare illustrated issue on Southwest Texas resources. Over three hundred copies mailed to Europe at fifteen cents postage. Copies available at Lieut office for five cents each, or ten cents mailed in stage wrappers.
The First ward begins an anti-dirt campaign with billboards by the San Antonio Poster Advertising Co led by Benno Kayton. Five inspectors, more garbage wagons, and monthly clean-up days are planned, with vacant lots and enforcement steps as needed.
Lipscomb gin destroyed by fire in Lockhart Texas last night. Insurance coverage $6,000, representing half the loss.
Governor Woodrow Wilson will speak with William J. Bryan in Lincoln Nebraska on October 24 on a shared platform after Bryan's Northwest and Pacific Coast tour. McAdoo says Democratic leaders push for more Wilson appearances while Wilson avoids overbooking.
The Interior Department disposed of 33 Cunningham Alaska coal land claims once tied to the Ballinger Pinchot controversy. Secretary Fisher ordered execution of Commissioner Dennett’s ruling that the claims were improperly allowed and entries cancelled. About 300 similar Alaska claims have been disallowed, with Cunningham named only as Judge Cunningham and Clarence Cunningham among patentees.
Burton W. Gibson the New York lawyer faces murder charges in the July 16 death of client Rosa Menschik Szabo. The examination was postponed to September 24 on District Attorney Rogers's request.
Fargo announces a 6 1/2 percent cash dividend to be paid March 1 1913. Mayor Sweet says ten thousand dollars saved over the year will be refunded to taxpayers in proportion to their last assessments.
Across the border in early September 1916 a force of 325 Americans led by E.S. O'Reilly crossed into Sonora to form a filibuster with plans to attack Agua Prieta and reach El Tigre. US authorities deny warrants, while O'Reilly claims hundreds of promised volunteers and aims to establish an independent lower California government. Federal troops reportedly prepare but reinforcements for El Tigre lag behind as clashes unfold.
Rebels led by General Inez clash with federal forces near El Tigre on the border at Douglas. Seventy five American men and six women are isolated in the camp as reinforcements from Nacozari push through a rough trail to reach them.
Rebels withdraw toward the south after firing a few shots at Agua Prieta. Reported from El Paso Texas dated September 13 with continued coverage on page one.
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